Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dietitian - Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524.00 – $129,591.00 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 24
Requisition ID: REQ668646
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Renal Unit
Are you a talented Dietitian looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About The Role
The Senior Renal Dietitian Level 4 is a key member of the MLHD Renal Service, responsible for providing evidence based clinical Dietetics services to inpatient and outpatient clients across MLHD, as per service direction / guidelines. The position works closely with Dietitians across the LHD, as part of the Dietitian team and network, providing leadership, support and supervision to peers and junior staff.
Responsibilities
* Clinical practice delivering high-quality, complex dietetic services across MLHD including outreach and telehealth, using advanced clinical reasoning and autonomous professional judgement.
* Renal Nutrition expertise serving as the primary renal nutrition consultant, providing specialist advice to clinicians across MLHD to ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
* Supervision & education supporting Dietitian Levels 1–3, allied health assistants and students, contributing to district-wide learning and development.
* Lead quality improvement initiatives, participate in clinical research, and deliver in-service education to meet evolving health needs.
* Promote a positive workplace culture through effective communication and conflict resolution, with a commitment to improving Aboriginal health outcomes.
* Prioritising caseloads and lead service planning, evaluation and reporting in line with KPIs and MLHD directives.
What MLHD Offer
* Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
* Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate
* Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics with current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status and eligibility for Dietitians Australia membership.
* Advanced clinical skills and experience in evidence-based dietetic practice, with specialist expertise in renal nutrition.
* Proven leadership and supervisory experience within multidisciplinary team settings, supporting staff and students across local and district levels.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives.
More Information
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kira Dalton – A/ Renal Stream Manager on for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 3 July 2026 (at midnight)
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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